Enjoy a scenic train ride in the Agawa Canyon, horse-drawn carriage rides on Mackinac Island, and a tour of the charming town of Frankenmuth
Moderate pace with leisurely intermittent walks up to 2 hours on a variety of terrain, including cobblestones and moderate hills. Must be able to climb at least two flights of stairs, negotiate steps without railings and tolerate periods of standing during guided tours. Some days may include 3–5 km of walking over the course of the day.
We depart from the Toronto and Burlington areas by coach and travel to Sault Ste. Marie for a 2-night stay.
Early this morning we board the legendary Algoma Railway for the journey through the scenic vistas of the Agawa Canyon where we will enjoy Mother Nature’s spectacular fall foliage display. Lunch will be served on board the train.
We depart the Sault and head into Michigan where we will board the hydroplane ferry for a speedy trip to Mackinac Island on Lake Huron. Time slows down to a leisurely pace on this genteel island. As there are no cars allowed, we will enjoy a narrated carriage ride of this historic isle with its many legends. We will enjoy a fabulous luncheon buffet at the Grand Hotel, take some time to browse in the shops and maybe treat ourselves to some of that famous Mackinac fudge!
We leave Mackinac Island and head for Frankenmuth where we spend 2 nights. Frankenmuth was settled in the 1840’s by Franks— emigrants from Franconia in Bavaria (the town’s name means “courage of the Franks”).
Today we will discover the many attractions of Frankenmuth— including Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland and the Glockenspiel Tower. We will also enjoy wine tasting at a local restaurant. Almost like visiting a corner of Germany in the US!
We depart for Dearborn, Michigan where we will visit the Henry Ford Museum, founded in 1929 by Ford himself. The exhibits here are truly one-of-a-kind, tracing back over 150 years and highlighting the changes that America has experienced. After the museum visit we’ll experience the awe-inspiring scale of a real factory floor and get an inside look at the making of America’s most iconic truck, the Ford F-150. In the early afternoon we cross the border back into Canada, with a stop at the Duty-Free Shop, and check in to our hotel in Windsor. This evening we enjoy our Farewell Dinner, and then visit the Windsor Casino, with an opportunity for you to challenge the slot machines or blackjack dealers.
We say farewell to our fellow travellers as we return to the Toronto and Burlington areas to end our tour.
You may cancel your tour up to 60 days prior to departure (90 days prior for tours requiring a visa, cruises or rail journeys) for any reason, and receive a full refund of your deposit / payment (less the $75 administration fee).
Cancellation & trip interruption insurance included!
Included in the cost of your tour is our Cancellation Insurance Policy, which provides coverage in case of emergency injury or illness (including Covid), right up to your date of departure (terms and conditions apply).
Our Manulife Out-of-Country Health Insurance Plan covers expenses related to Trip Interruption in case of emergency injury or illness. For tours within Canada, Senior Discovery Tours will cover such expenses (terms and conditions apply to all policies).
